1993 CHEVROLET LUMINA
3 recalls, 344 complaints - 19 TSBs
09E012000 Apr 7, 2009
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Defect Description
SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES... Read more
Consequence
DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
SABERSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 11, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SABERSPORT AT 1-909-598-7589.
07E021000 Mar 12, 2007
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES
Defect Description
CERTAIN DELPHI FUEL PRESSURE REGULATORS, P/NOS. FP10020-11B1, FP10026-11B1, AND FP10027-11B1, SOLD AFTER JANUARY 9, 2007, AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE UNIVERSAL PRESSURE REGULATORS (UPR) WERE PRODUCED WITHOUT AN O'RING AND RETAINER.
Consequence
FUEL MAY LEAK, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE.
Remedy
DELPHI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE UPR FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 23, 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT DELPHI AT 877-411-8770.
93V035000 Mar 9, 1993
SEATS
Defect Description
THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER FRONT SEAT MANUAL RECLINING MECHANISMS DO NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 207, "SEATING SYSTEMS." THE SEAT BACK MECHANISMS WILL NOT LATCH UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS.
Consequence
THE SEATS MAY RECLINE WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING, RESULTINGIN A HAZARD TO SEAT OCCUPANTS AND POSSIBLE LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL.
Remedy
REPLACE THE MANUAL SEAT RECLINER MECHANISM WITH A MECHANISM THAT COMPLIES WITH FMVSS 207.
Complaint Statistics
344 total complaints
22 crashes 14 fires 19 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 48 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC | 28 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | 25 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER | 24 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR | 18 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM | 15 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS | 13 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | 11 |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR | 8 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 7 |
ENGINE
Sep 26, 2015
Incident date: Sep 1, 2015
CAR STALLS WHILE DRIVING, SITTING IN TRAFFIC OR AT A LIGHT, WHENEVER IT FEELS LIKE. MECHANIC CAN'T FIND ANYTHING WRONG ON DIAGNOSTICS TO FIX
TIRES
Nov 24, 2008
Incident date: Nov 20, 2008
I RECENTLY PURCHASED NEW FIRESTONE FR380 195/75/14 TIRES FOR MY DAUGHTER'S 1993 CHEVY LUMINA. THE TIRES WERE PURCHASED IN SEPTEMBER 2008 FOR HER CAR WHEN THE CAR HAD 58,868 MILES ON IT AND THE CAR NOW HAS 60,256 MILES. ON NOVEMBER 20, 2008 HER PASSENGER FRONT TIRE BLEW AND CAUSED HER TO HIT A TREE... Read more
Crash
1 injured
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
Aug 14, 2007
Incident date: Jan 8, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 CHEVROLET LUMINA. WHILE DRIVING (MPH UNKNOWN) IN THE RAIN, THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS WOULD STOP. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WHILE DRIVING OR PARKED. THE DEALER REPLACED THE WASHER MOTOR, HOWEVER; THE FAILURE CONTINUED TO OCCUR. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 125,000 AND THE CURRENT MILE... Read more
STRUCTURE
May 7, 2007
Incident date: Apr 1, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 CHEVROLET LUMINA. WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A CLUNKING SOUND COMING FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. HE ATTEMPTED TO PULL OFF THE ROAD, BUT WAS UNABLE TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO THE CENTER MEDIAN ON THE HIGHWAY. A DEALER AND A MECHANIC... Read more
Crash
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
Mar 7, 2006
Incident date: Feb 24, 2006
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE HAVING THE TIRES REPLACED AT A LOCAL REPAIR SHOP THE MECHANIC DETERMINED THE DISC CALIPERS WERE BAD. THE DISC CALIPERS WERE REPLACED AND THE MANUFACTURER WAS ALERTED.
SEATS
Jul 27, 2004
Incident date: Jan 1, 1901
PROBLEMS WITH 1993 CHEVROLET LUMINA.*MR THE SEAT RISER WAS BROKEN IN FIVE PLACES AND THE SEAT IN TWO. THE CONSUMER INDICATED THAT THE SEAT HAS NOT BEEN ABUSED NOR HAS THE VEHICLE BEEN INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT. THE CONSUMER REQUEST THAT THE MANUFACTURER PROVIDE A REPLACEMENT SEAT AND RISER AT NO CO... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Nov 3, 2003
Incident date: Nov 2, 2003
WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, CONSUMER SLOWED TO MAKE A TURN AND VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO STEER DUE TO THE STEERING WHEEL BEING IMMOBILE. DEALER WAS INFORMED, BUT THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT.*AK
STEERING
Nov 3, 2003
Incident date: Nov 2, 2003
WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, CONSUMER SLOWED TO MAKE A TURN AND VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO STEER DUE TO THE STEERING WHEEL BEING IMMOBILE. DEALER WAS INFORMED, BUT THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT.*AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Nov 8, 2002
Incident date: Oct 14, 2002
CONSUMER STATED THAT WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES THE VEHICLE WILL JERK AND MAKE A LOUD NOISE. DEALER NOTIFIED TS
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Nov 6, 2002
Incident date: Jun 15, 2002
THE FUEL TANK EMPLODED ON THE BOTTOM CAUSING THE PUMP PICK UP TO COME IN CONTACT WITH THE TANK BOTTOM. AS A RESULT THE FUEL SUPPLY WAS CUT OFF WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO EITHER NOT START OR STALL. *MR *NLM
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Aug 19, 2002
ANTI LOCK BRAKES NOT CATCHING WHEN APPLYING BRAKES. THEN ,SOMETIMESD IT CATCHES AT THE WRONG TIME. TOOK VEHICLE TO SEVERAL DEALERSHIPS, AND EACH TIME WAS TOLD THAT THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG. ONE DEALER SUGGESTED PULLING FUSE ON ABS, BUT REFUSED TO DO IT BECAUSE OF LIABILITY.*AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
Aug 13, 2002
Incident date: May 1, 2001
CONSUMER APPLIED BRAKES AT 70 MPH AND REAR CALIPERS LOCKED UP, PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR, AND EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE WAS EXPERIENCED. *AK *YH
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
Aug 12, 2002
Incident date: Aug 12, 2001
WHILE DRIVING REAR CALIPER LOCKS UP, UNABLE TO STOP VEHICLE.DEALER CONTACTED.*AK
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Jul 19, 2002
Incident date: Jun 20, 2002
WHILE THE CONSUMER WAS DRIVING AT 35 MPH, THE LEFT FRONT TIRE TREAD SEPARATED COMPLETELY, AT THAT TIME THE TIRE MILEAGE WAS 20000(FIRESTONE AFFINITY, P225/60R16). *YH
TIRES
Jul 2, 2002
Incident date: Apr 16, 2002
WHILE DRIVING LEFT FRONT TIRE BLEW OUT/SHREDED AND CAUSED DAMAGE TO THE FENDER, BUMPER, NO SPECIFIC TIRE INFORMATION GIVEN. (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT). *YD
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
Jun 10, 2002
CONSUMER HAD TO SERVICE BRAKE CALIPERS 3-4 TIMES WITHIN A YEAR. HOWEVER, MECHANIC HAS NOT BEEN ABLE TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM.*AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
May 14, 2002
Incident date: Dec 27, 2001
WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT). NLM
Fire
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY
May 10, 2002
WHILE SHOPPING RETURNED TO VEHICLE TRIED TO START AND THERE WAS NO RESPONSE. CONSUMER SMELLED GAS. ALSO, SAW A PUDDLE OF FUEL UNDER VEHICLE. DEALER CHECKED VEHICLE, AND STATED FUEL PUMP WAS DEFECTIVE. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Mar 14, 2002
Incident date: Dec 27, 2001
WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT). NLM
Fire
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Jan 24, 2002
Incident date: Jan 14, 2002
ENTERED CAR FROM PASSANGER/FRONT WITH FEET STILL ON THE GROUND. REACHED OVER AND STARTED CAR TO WARM IT UP. CAR LOOK OFF AT A VERY HIGH RATE OF SPEED DRAGGING ME THEN CRASHING INTO THE GARAGE. MY THREE YEAR OLD SON THAT WAS STANDING OUTSIDE OF THE CAR STATES THAT IT WENT BACKWARDS A TINY BIT AND THE... Read more
Crash
1 injured
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
Oct 2, 2001
Incident date: Apr 24, 1997
BRAKES ARE DEFECTIVE, CONSUMER HAS TAKEN VEHICLE TO DEALER A FEW TIMES FOR BRAKE PROBLEM, DEALER HAS ALREADY REPLACED CALIPERS, PADS, BRAKES LINES, AND SOME OTHER FEW ITEMS, BUT PROBLEM STILL OCCURS. *AK TWO MECHANICS, WHO REPAIRED THE VEHICLE, BOTH STATED THE REAR BRAKE CALIPERS FREEZE PLACING A... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
Oct 2, 2001
Incident date: Apr 24, 1997
BRAKES ARE DEFECTIVE, CONSUMER HAS TAKEN VEHICLE TO DEALER A FEW TIMES FOR BRAKE PROBLEM, DEALER HAS ALREADY REPLACED CALIPERS, PADS, BRAKES LINES, AND SOME OTHER FEW ITEMS, BUT PROBLEM STILL OCCURS. *AK TWO MECHANICS, WHO REPAIRED THE VEHICLE, BOTH STATED THE REAR BRAKE CALIPERS FREEZE PLACING A... Read more
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
Aug 2, 2001
Incident date: Jul 12, 2001
THIS VEHICLE ONLY HAS 67,000 PLUS MILES. IT HAS BEEN WELL TAKEN CARE OF. IT SHOULD NOT BE HAVING ALL OF THIS GO WRONG. I'VE PUT OVER $1000.00 IN REPAIRS ALREADY AND CAN'T AFFORD TO FIX THE POWER STEERING FLUID LINE THAT SPRAYS FLUID ALL OVER MY ENGINE WHILE I'M DRIVING IT. I MOSTLY DRIVE IT IN T... Read more
STEERING:LINKAGES
Aug 1, 2001
Incident date: Jun 28, 2001
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHICLE. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Jul 30, 2001
Incident date: Jul 26, 2001
CONSUMER IS HAVING PROBLEMS EVERY YEAR SINCE 1998 WITH BRAKES.*AK
WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
Jul 12, 2001
Incident date: Jul 8, 2001
LUGS: NUTS: BLOTS KEPT BREAKING OFF WHEN REMOVING THE TIRES. TWO MISSING ON RIGHT FRONT WHEEL, AND ONE ON LEFT FRONT WHEEL. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND WAS UNWILLING TO ASSIST BECAUSE PARTS WERE NOT COVER UNDER A MANUFACTURER'S RECALL, AND VEHICLE OUT OF OF ITS WARRANTY. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHE... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Jul 12, 2001
Incident date: Aug 15, 1999
SEVERE VIRABATION WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED, ALSO EXCESSIVE WEAR OF BRAKE PADS. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
Jul 12, 2001
Incident date: Aug 15, 1999
SEVERE VIRABATION WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED, ALSO EXCESSIVE WEAR OF BRAKE PADS. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
May 25, 2001
Incident date: May 12, 2001
ELECTRICAL PROBLEM ONGOING. AS IF ITS ALL BACKWARDS. FUSE BLOWS AS SOON AS CHANGED. DEFINITE SHORT. FEEL UNSAFE.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
May 25, 2001
Incident date: May 12, 2001
ELECTRICAL PROBLEM ONGOING. AS IF ITS ALL BACKWARDS. FUSE BLOWS AS SOON AS CHANGED. DEFINITE SHORT. FEEL UNSAFE.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Apr 30, 2001
Incident date: Mar 30, 2001
CONSUMER COULD HEAR BRAKES RUBBING IN FRONT OF VEHICLE.*AK *SLC
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
Apr 30, 2001
Incident date: Mar 30, 2001
CONSUMER COULD HEAR BRAKES RUBBING IN FRONT OF VEHICLE.*AK *SLC
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
Apr 3, 2001
Incident date: Jan 1, 1999
WHEN APPLYING BRAKES PEDAL GOES ALL WAY DOWN TO FLOOR, AND VEHICLE SHAKES.*AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Apr 3, 2001
Incident date: Jan 1, 1999
WHEN APPLYING BRAKES PEDAL GOES ALL WAY DOWN TO FLOOR, AND VEHICLE SHAKES.*AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Mar 26, 2001
Incident date: Mar 25, 2001
CONSUMER STARTED VEHICLE UP AND SMELLED SMOKE COMING FROM STEERING COLUMN. DEALERSHIP WILL BE CONTACTED. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
Mar 22, 2001
Incident date: Apr 3, 2000
THIS VEHICLE HAS PREMATURE BRAKE WEAR. BRAKES HAVE TO BE REPLACED EVERY THREE MONTHS. BRAKING DISTANCE IS INCREASED. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED.*AK CONSUMER STATES THAT BECAUSE OF BRAKES, CHILDREN'S SEATBELTSS GET TIGHT AROUND THE NECK CAUSING DISCOMFORT. *SLC
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Mar 22, 2001
Incident date: Apr 3, 2000
THIS VEHICLE HAS PREMATURE BRAKE WEAR. BRAKES HAVE TO BE REPLACED EVERY THREE MONTHS. BRAKING DISTANCE IS INCREASED. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED.*AK CONSUMER STATES THAT BECAUSE OF BRAKES, CHILDREN'S SEATBELTSS GET TIGHT AROUND THE NECK CAUSING DISCOMFORT. *SLC
EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:CARRIER/RACK
Feb 27, 2001
Incident date: Sep 7, 2000
THE SPARE TIRE CABLE BROKE FROM RUST AND DECAY CAUSING THE SPARE TO FALL TO THE GROUND, VEHICLE WAS NOT IN MOTION. NLM
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Feb 9, 2001
Incident date: Oct 1, 2000
REAR BRAKES FROZE UP ON WHEEL. SIMILAR TO INVESTIGATION #EA94041. *AK
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Feb 9, 2001
BOTH FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE AND PASSENGER'S SIDE SHOULDER AND LAP BELTS ARE ATTACHED TO DOOR; THEREFORE, IN AN EVENT OF ACCIDENT AND IF DOORS OPEN, PASSENGER AND DRIVER WILL FALL OUT AND HAVE NO PROTECTION.*AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM
Jan 30, 2001
Incident date: Jan 19, 2001
CONSUMER KEPT HEARING A NOISE IN BACK OF VEHICLE,. TOOK IT TO DEALER, AND THEY SAID BACK BRAKES WERE NO GOOD. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
Nov 15, 2000
Incident date: Oct 19, 2000
MANUFACTURER NOTIFIED FOR ODI #736006 AND ODI #736059. NO SAFETY DEFEC TMENTIONED IN SUMMARY. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR
Nov 15, 2000
Incident date: Oct 19, 2000
PLEASE REFER TO ODI #736006 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION. THIS MORNING AT THE VA HOSPITAL MY CARBON MONOXIDE LEVEL READING WAS 10, WHICH IS EQUIVALENT TO A ONE PACK A DAY SMOKER. I AM A NON-SMOKER, THE VENTILATION AND/OR EXHAUST SYSTEM IS IN DIRE NEED OF PROPER ANALYSIS AND REPAIR. MY WIFE AND BABY WE... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
Nov 15, 2000
Incident date: Oct 17, 2000
DISTINCT ODOR OF GAS OUTSIDE OF CAR IN REAR TRUNK AREA/DISTINCT ODOR OF EXHAUST AND OIL COMING INTO DRIVER/PASSENGER SEATING AREA OF CAR THRU FRONT. DEALER WILL NOT LOOK INTO, MY WIFE AND BABY WERE VERY SICK ON 11/5/00 DUE TO ODOR TRAVELING INTO AUTO THRU VENTILATION SYSTEM. CHIEF MECHANIC IS UNAB... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
Nov 1, 2000
Incident date: Feb 25, 2000
DEALERSHIP DID SHOCKS AND STRUTS, ABS BEEN ON SINCE THEN, THEY SAID NO CODE READING, AUTO PLACE I TOOK IT TO GOT TWO CODES. NOW I HAVE TO GET CHEVY TO FIX IT. JERKING ME AROUND BECAUSE FEMALE(DOESNT BS MY FATHER)
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
Nov 1, 2000
Incident date: Feb 25, 2000
DEALERSHIP DID SHOCKS AND STRUTS, ABS BEEN ON SINCE THEN, THEY SAID NO CODE READING, AUTO PLACE I TOOK IT TO GOT TWO CODES. NOW I HAVE TO GET CHEVY TO FIX IT. JERKING ME AROUND BECAUSE FEMALE(DOESNT BS MY FATHER)
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Nov 1, 2000
Incident date: Feb 25, 2000
DEALERSHIP DID SHOCKS AND STRUTS, ABS BEEN ON SINCE THEN, THEY SAID NO CODE READING, AUTO PLACE I TOOK IT TO GOT TWO CODES. NOW I HAVE TO GET CHEVY TO FIX IT. JERKING ME AROUND BECAUSE FEMALE(DOESNT BS MY FATHER)
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
Oct 23, 2000
Incident date: Sep 16, 2000
FREEZE PLUGS, PIPING FROM ENGINE CRUMBLING INTO TRANSMISSION, FUEL PUMP, ALTERNATOR, CORRODED BATTERY, ENGINE MOUNTS BROKEN, THE ALTERNATOR DYING MADE MY CRUISE CONTROL GO OUT A MONTH EARLIER BEFORE IT DIED. NO WARNING LIGHTS CAME OR COME ON. BACK END OF CAR HUMMS WHEN IT GETS WARMED UP AND CONTINUE... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
Oct 23, 2000
Incident date: Sep 23, 2000
HHTSA ACTION NUMBERS EA94041 AND PE94063 MAY APPLY. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED IN SUMMARY. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Oct 23, 2000
Incident date: Sep 16, 2000
FREEZE PLUGS, PIPING FROM ENGINE CRUMBLING INTO TRANSMISSION, FUEL PUMP, ALTERNATOR, CORRODED BATTERY, ENGINE MOUNTS BROKEN, THE ALTERNATOR DYING MADE MY CRUISE CONTROL GO OUT A MONTH EARLIER BEFORE IT DIED. NO WARNING LIGHTS CAME OR COME ON. BACK END OF CAR HUMMS WHEN IT GETS WARMED UP AND CONTINUE... Read more
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EPA Fuel Economy, 1993 CHEVROLET LUMINA
| Trim / Engine | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | Fuel Type | Annual Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.2L 4-cyl, Automatic 3-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 18.0 | 26.0 | 21.0 | Regular | $2,950 |
| 3.1L 6-cyl, Automatic 3-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 17.0 | 25.0 | 20.0 | Regular | $3,100 |
| 3.1L 6-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 17.0 | 27.0 | 20.0 | Regular | $3,100 |
| 3.4L 6-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 15.0 | 24.0 | 18.0 | Regular | $3,400 |
| 3.4L 6-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 15.0 | 24.0 | 18.0 | Regular | $3,400 |
CO2 Emissions: -1.0 g/mile (Midsize Cars)
Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.
Technical Service Bulletins, 1993 CHEVROLET LUMINA
19 manufacturer communications from 16 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 3 |
| 063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM | 3 |
| 036400 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:ABS WARNING LIGHT | 2 |
| 106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY | 2 |
| 021400 SUSPENSION:FRONT:MACPHERSON STRUT | 1 |
| 133000 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | 1 |
| 105000 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE | 1 |
| 063130 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE) | 1 |
01880
Jan 1, 2004
100000 POWER TRAIN
NO TCC APPLY, MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ON, TCC SURGE, POSSIBLE P0740, P1870, OR 39 AFTER INSTALLATION OF A REMAN (SRTA) 4T60/4T60E. *TT
990730030A
Apr 1, 2001
106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
OWNERS OF SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH HYDRA-MATIC 3T40, 4T60, 4T60-E OR 4T65-E TRANSAXLES MAY COMMENT ON A GRINDING AND / OR GROWLING NOISE THAT IS NOTICEABLE WHEN STANDING IN PARK ON A HILL OR SLOPE WITH THE ENGINE RUNNING AND THE PARKING
990730030
Dec 1, 1999
106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH HYDRA-MATIC 3T40, 4T60 OR 4T60-E TRANSXALES MAY COMMENT ON A GRINDING AND / OR GROWLING NOISE THAT IS NOTICEABLE WHEN IN PARK ON INCLINE. *TT
990309004
Oct 1, 1999
020000 SUSPENSION
CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN OF GRINDING / SCRAPING / GROANING NOISE FROM REAR SUSPENSION. *TT
98033
Nov 10, 1998
063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
EVAPORATIVE EMISSION CANISTER PURGE SOLENOID VLAVE REPLACEMENT AND CONVERTIBLE ONLY, PROM REPLACEMENT. *YC
98033
Oct 19, 1998
063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
VOLUNTARY EMISSION CAMPAIGN INVOLVING THE EVAPORATIVE EMISSION CANISTER PURGE SOLENOID VALVE REPLACEMENT AND, CONVERTIBLE ONLY, PROM REPLACEMENT. *TT
98033
Oct 1, 1998
063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
VOLUNTARY EMISSION RECALL CAMPAIGN - EVAPORATIVE EMISSION CONISTER PURGE SOLENOID VALVE REPLACEMENT AND, CONVERTIBLE ONLY, PROM REPLACEMENT. *YC
876002A
Jul 1, 1998
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SOME V6 ENGINES MAY, ON A VERY INFREQUENT BASIS, HAVE AN OIL ODOR CONDITION THAT IS GENERALLY ENCOUNTERED AFTER THE ENGINE'S OIL HAS BEEN CHANGED.TYPICALLY THE ODOR LASTS APPROXIMATELY 1000 MILES AFTER THE CHANGE OF OIL AND THEN DOES NOT RE
970801735026
Aug 1, 1997
036000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
COMMENT THAT THE ABS LIGHT IS ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC'S) 46 AND 86 SET AS CURRENT OR HISTORY. *YC
577106A
Feb 1, 1997
105300 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
COLD START RATTLE NOISE (DIAGNOSIS/SERVICE PROCEDURE). *TW
676001
Feb 1, 1997
063130 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)
EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION (REPLACE PCV HARNESS). *TW
577106A
Dec 1, 1996
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
COLD START RATTLE NOISE. *TW
9573T4001
Aug 1, 1995
105000 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE
GRINDING AND/OR GROWLING NOISE IN PARK ON INCLINE.*SD
531018
Jun 1, 1995
133000 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
UNKNOWN
577106
Feb 1, 1995
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
COLD START RATTLE NOISE. *TW
577104
Feb 1, 1995
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
HARSH 1-2 UPSHIFTS. *TW
133405
Jan 1, 1995
021400 SUSPENSION:FRONT:MACPHERSON STRUT
REAR STRUT RELATED THUMPING/SQUEAKING NOISE. *TW
435012A
Jan 1, 1995
036400 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:ABS WARNING LIGHT
ABS WARNING LIGHT IS ON. *TW
435012
Dec 1, 1994
036400 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:ABS WARNING LIGHT
ABS WIRE HARNESS FOR THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL MAY RUB ON THE BRAKE LINE CAUSING THE ABS WARNING LIGHT TO COME ON. *TW
NHTSA Safety Investigations, CHEVROLET LUMINA
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
PE96031
Opened: Apr 18, 1996 , Closed: Sep 27, 1996
INAPPROPRIATE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT
There is no summary currently available
PE93085
Opened: Sep 29, 1993 , Closed: Feb 28, 1994
WHEEL FAILURES
There is no summary currently available
PE92052
Opened: Jun 4, 1992 , Closed: Oct 30, 1992
APV FUEL LINE FIRES
There is no summary currently available
PE90058
Opened: Mar 15, 1990 , Closed: Jun 20, 1990
SPEED CONTROL FAILS
There is no summary currently available
EA90014
Opened: Mar 12, 1990 , Closed: Feb 20, 1991
SAFETY BELT CUT BY D-RING
There is no summary currently available
PE90013
Opened: Oct 25, 1989 , Closed: Jan 3, 1990
SAFETY BELT CUT BY D-RINGS
There is no summary currently available
CHEVROLET LUMINA - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the CHEVROLET LUMINA across all model years (1990, 2002).
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Total Recalls
4,023
Total Complaints
6
Investigations
283
Reported Crashes
83
Reported Fires
29
Reported Deaths
CHEVROLET LUMINA - Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.